Writer's Relief newsletter

With details of competitions, conferences and more, here is the latest Writer's Relief newsletters for my followers to peruse:

October 2, 2017 Connect With Us!   ...   Publishing’s busiest season is in high gear. Make the most of it!       Important Links   .Submit Work   .Services   .Author Web Design    Self-Publishing Relief   .Products   .About Us   .Contact Us When readers or publishers search for you on the Internet—what do they find?   Here’s how more writers are reaching a bigger audience!   1) Social Media Presence Want to promote your author brand on social media, but don’t have the time or know-how? Our social media experts can maintain your social media accounts for you! View Social Media Packages HERE.   2) An Author Website Need a website, but don't know where to start? Our tech-savvy Web designers know what needs to be included in your author website. View our author website portfolio here.   Already have a website? Our team can evaluate what’s working—and what’s not.   Make sure your website and social media efforts are paying off!   www.WebDesignRelief.com   QUESTIONS? Live Chat OPEN weekdays from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ET     Quote of the Week   Maybe sometimes it's riskier not to take a risk. Sometimes all you're guaranteeing is that things will stay the same.   ― Danny Wallace A Penny For Your Thoughts, Anders…   If you’re dedicated to having your work published, Writer’s Relief is worth every penny.   —Anders Benson, writer       Great News! We’re Now Accepting New Clients (On A Limited Basis)   If you’ve been waiting to join Writer’s Relief, NOW is a great time to do it.   The fall publishing rush is in high gear—and you can make the most of it by having Writer’s Relief research, prepare, and manage your submissions to book agents and/or literary magazines.   How many agents or journals are you regularly submitting to? Three? Ten? With Writer’s Relief, you’ll submit to a minimum of twenty-five, targeted especially for your writing style.   Our client list is exclusive—there are only a few spots open (we must reject approximately 80% of applications).   So send your best work ASAP!   Genres: > Books (novels, memoirs, etc.) > Poetry > Short stories and personal essays   DEADLINE: Thursday, October 19   FINE PRINT: > Consideration is free. > All submissions are confidential. > There are no obligations unless you decide to join our client     list.        How To Write A Query For A Mystery Or Thriller Novel   It’s October! Time for ghosts, zombies, and axe-wielding monsters to pop up in the neighborhood—and in publishing!   Check out these devilishly clever tips for effectively pitching your cozy mystery or fast-paced thriller to literary agents.         7 Story Elements That May Get Your Book Banned   This year, most of the banned books feature a few unifying characteristics.   Want to see what’s setting people off?   Click here.       Put A Positive Spin On Negative Reviews Of Your Self-Published Book   A negative review can crush the confidence and enthusiasm of any writer.   Here’s how to preserve your psyche and creativity.         Tips For Creating A Call To Action—And Why Writers Should Have One   Ready to build your reputation and boost your book sales?   You don’t want to miss this essential article.   Learn to create a Call to Action that works.   Start here.      More Articles: Helping You Build Your Writing Career   The 17 Poetry Tools Free Verse Poets Should Master   6 Simple Steps To Getting Published In A Literary Magazine   How To Interpret Rejection Letters From Literary Agents And Editors     Writers Classifieds   Ready to find your next DIY publishing lead? Looking for a great writing conference to attend?   You can find all that and more in our Writers Classifieds!   Subscribe now!   Here are just two of our many must-see listings:   James Hearst Poetry Prize Stops Reading: 10/31/2017 Contest Judge: Eduardo C. Corral Entry Fee: $20 First Prize: $1,000 Winning Entry Published? Yes Title Count: 5   Mosaic Literary Conference Location: Bronx, NY Registration Due: 11/18/2017 Start Date: 11/18/2017 End Date: 11/18/2017 Info: The conference will focus on the influence James Baldwin’s prescient writings continue to have on American culture.   More publishing leads like this are just click away! Writer’s Relief, Inc.   |   www.WritersRelief.com   |   (866) 405-3003   |   info@wrelief.com